Help middle and high school students improve fluency, stamina, text comprehension, and close reading analysis of the formal elements of fiction with this set of rigorous, text-dependent questions on The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (book 2, chapters 1 through 5). An answer key is included, as well as a copy of the featured chapters, which are in the public domain. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. By completing the close reading activity, students will:
- Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly
- Explore character development and motivations
- Analyze how complex characters interact
- Articulate the greater significance of a given detail
- Explore the symbolism of given objects or circumstances
- Make logical inferences about the author’s point of view on religion in the context of disastrous survival situations
- Discern a relevant theme in the context of a given chapter
- Apply knowledge of literary devices including personification
- Discern the function of a given chapter
- Write clearly, concisely, and accurately in response to analytical questioning
- Cite textual evidence in support of claims
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The War of the Worlds Bundle of Quizzes, Close Readings, and a Test
This comprehensive bundle of materials facilitates the teaching of *The War of the Worlds* by H. G. Wells and includes plot-based quizzes, close reading analysis questions, an end-of-unit test, and answer keys. With these resources, high school English Language Arts teachers may save valuable time outside the classroom without sacrificing rigor inside the classroom. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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The War of the Worlds Close Reading Analysis Worksheets Bundle
Promote homework accountability, measure and extend reading comprehension, support the development of close reading skills, and encourage deeper analysis of fiction with this bundle of teaching resources covering the entirety of *The War of the Worlds* by H. G. Wells. With this product, high school English Language Arts teachers may save valuable time outside the classroom without sacrificing rigor inside the classroom. Six resources are provided, all with answer keys. Materials are delivered in printable Word Document and PDF formats.
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